its not as scary as it seems
Hi Boo,
I just had the surgery just about two weeks ago. Let me tell you, its really not that scary. When I first heard that the brace didn't work for me and that surgery was recommended, I was freaked out. I was depressed because I have never had surgery before. Turns out, the closer I got to the day of my surgery, the more excited and anxious I was. I went in positive and optimistic, because you just have to be. Went in on the 28th of June to Vanderbilt Childrens hospital and they put me on the IV and sent me back within a matter of minutes. The next thing I remember was the mask over my face and the doctors telling me to breathe deep. I couldn't have been anymore relaxed. What seemed like 5 minutes that I was asleep and having really good dreams, was actually about 4 to 5 hours. Then I came out of surgery, they put me into recovery and I really didn't have any pain. Just stiffness, and I felt like I was a pancake, just flat and all...but it wasn't that bad. I stayed in the hospital for a week, and that week was probably the easiest. Came home on saturday and took it easy. I'm limited to my abilities, can't drive for about 6 weeks, but its almost like a vacation...I don't have to pick up after myself. The whole thing was the easiest thing I have ever gone through, crazy as it may seem, it was a breeze. And I am sure you will be taken very good care of. Just do what the doctors tell you, take it easy, and don't stress about the surgery. If you stay positive and optimistic, everything will go great. I couldn't be happier, and I don't really have pain, just stiffness, but it will all go away in time and its not as scary as it seems. Really. And if you want to know anything else, please ask me. I am here for ya. Good luck!
Hi Boo,
I just had the surgery just about two weeks ago. Let me tell you, its really not that scary. When I first heard that the brace didn't work for me and that surgery was recommended, I was freaked out. I was depressed because I have never had surgery before. Turns out, the closer I got to the day of my surgery, the more excited and anxious I was. I went in positive and optimistic, because you just have to be. Went in on the 28th of June to Vanderbilt Childrens hospital and they put me on the IV and sent me back within a matter of minutes. The next thing I remember was the mask over my face and the doctors telling me to breathe deep. I couldn't have been anymore relaxed. What seemed like 5 minutes that I was asleep and having really good dreams, was actually about 4 to 5 hours. Then I came out of surgery, they put me into recovery and I really didn't have any pain. Just stiffness, and I felt like I was a pancake, just flat and all...but it wasn't that bad. I stayed in the hospital for a week, and that week was probably the easiest. Came home on saturday and took it easy. I'm limited to my abilities, can't drive for about 6 weeks, but its almost like a vacation...I don't have to pick up after myself. The whole thing was the easiest thing I have ever gone through, crazy as it may seem, it was a breeze. And I am sure you will be taken very good care of. Just do what the doctors tell you, take it easy, and don't stress about the surgery. If you stay positive and optimistic, everything will go great. I couldn't be happier, and I don't really have pain, just stiffness, but it will all go away in time and its not as scary as it seems. Really. And if you want to know anything else, please ask me. I am here for ya. Good luck!
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